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Who's Going To Win The Mayweather-Mosley Superfight?
by Ja Dawson the Contributor
Mayweather by decision. Mayweather by knockout. Mosley by decision. Mosley by knockout. Draw vote to see results On May 1, 2010, Floyd "Money" Mayweather, Jr. (40-0, 25 KOs) and "Sugar" Shane Mosley (46-5, 39 KOs) battle for welterweight supremacy. But more importantly, they are battling for a chance at a mega-fight against Manny Pacquiao (51-3-2, 38 KOs).
To the winner goes the spoils.
Who's going win? I'm predicting a Floyd Mayweather by unanimous decision victory based on the factors listed below.
Locale
Las Vegas, NV may be Mayweather's adopted hometown, but Sugar Shane is the west coast's most popular boxer now that Oscar De La Hoya is retired.
Even
Hand Speed
Mosley has fast hands but Mayweather has lightning-fast hands.
Advantage Mayweather
Ring Generalship
Now that Bernard Hopkins appears to have fallen off the cliff and Juan Manuel Marquez is on the decline, there is no debating that "Money" is the sport's best ring technician.
Advantage Mayweather
Competition
Early in each fighter's career their resumes were very comparable. Most recently, it's no contest.
Advantage Mosley
Power
Don't sleep on Mayweather's sneaky power. If you do, you may be put to sleep. That being said, Mosley is still the more powerful puncher.
Advantage Mosley
Conditioning
I'll never forget the time when I caught an early flight out of Las Vegas several years ago, only to see Mayweather doing road work before the crack of down. Beneath the flashy exterior is a true gym rat.
Advantage Mayweather
Chin
Floyd has never been seriously hurt in the ring, but is that a function of his great defense and/or his lack of competition of late? No matter, Mosley has one of the best chins in the business. Period.
Advantage Mosley
Footwork
One man (Mayweather) was on Dancing with the Stars. The other man (Mosley) gave up his dancing shows a long time ago.
Advantage Mayweather
Size/Strength
Mosley is arguably the strongest fighter in the welterweight division. Just ask the division's former strongman, the disgraced Antonio Margarito.
Advantage Mosley
Defense
Sugar Shane's offense is his defense. Money Mayweather's defense is the best in the business.
Advantage Mayweather
Look for Floyd Mayweather to utilize his key advantages in hand speed, ring generalship, and defense to out-slick Shane Mosley over 12 brisk rounds in a few weeks
the thing I noticed is how much mayweather cant punch while hes moving.. and when he does the padwork hes not moving either.
Floyd needs his feet planted to be effective.
My analysis
Who's Going To Win The Mayweather-Mosley Superfight?
Locale
Even - Agreed - The location of the fight (Las Vegas) is a great location that will bring all fans from both sides.
Hand Speed
Although Mosely is fast in his own right; Mayweather is closer to his prime than Mosely, moreover Mosely is probably a half step slower than he use to be.
Ring Generalship
Mayweather - He is a ring technician, and he will most likely evade by way of bobbing, weaving, slipping punches. Mayweather will not want to be in the pocket nor will he clinch much. Mosely could move around and use the ring, but Mosely's nature is to "grind", get dirty, and do what he will to win. Mosely likes to "FIGHT" before he boxes.
Competition
Mosley 110% - I can't imagine someone arguing this point, I've always said that Mosely has stepped up to the plate throughout his career. Win or Lose, he has shown tenacity, spirit, and willingness to fight QUALITY OPPOSITION til this very day!! Countless wars with boxers in their primes. Despite the scandal, Mosely has got his lumps in.
Mayweather has had a tremendous campaign at the lower weight classes, but as time went on, regardless of money, will, heart; I do agree that Mayweather has been more selective in recent fights and hasn't challenged himself.
Power
Mosely - Undeniably, Mosely has the power punches that he throws when he smells blood. Case in point - Margarito. The man (at that time) to beat. The one coined the "Most Avoided" fighter, most will argue that he was tailored made, too slow, blah blah blah...but the fact of the matter is Margo has a great chin, and noone wanted any piece of him.
To be fair, Mayweather's accuracy is so sharp that the accumalation of the laser targeted punches do have an affect. Unfortunately, Mayweather's hands are a bit suspect, and I don't believe he has "fully recovered". His style and a great wrap artist has helped him in recent fights.
Conditioning
Mayweather's dedication to fittness, training, and nutrition is 2nd to none. He's been on the cover of "Men's Health", and despite being a TV SHOW, 24.7 shows he does work have a great work ethic. (It's tough to really call, because afterall, it is a show that tells a story)
I'd say EVEN however, Mosely's age is an undeniable factor. HOWEVER, Mosely is also a "Gym Rat" who's in the gym and leads an active lifestyle; I can't comment much about it, but what I read in Ring Magazine and various publications he is also very active.
Chin
Mosely -Good, bad, or indifferent, he has taken many punches in his career and has shown grit.
Mayweather - IMO he is suspect, Mayweather's defense is amazing! Although rare, I've seen his past fights and noted him being wobbled before.
Footwork
Mayweather - His fresher legs, and skills gets him in and out in a timely fashion!!!
Mosely - at 38 years of age...he is a step slower than he use to be, and most recently Mosely wasn't really moving much aside from the Margo fight.
Size/Strength
Mosely - is bigger than Mayweather, and has the strength to out muscle Mayweather. He pooped on Margo too!!! That says alot.
Simply - Mayweather is a "Finesse" fighter, he doesn't get his hands dirty so to speak...
Defense
Mayweather - need I say more??? His defense is really good! Annoyingly good. lol Not inpenetrable but REALLY good.
Look, Mayweather may be the "favorite" - I think Mosely's experience will go a long way. People are predicting a May win UD. I don't see that...Mosely is a busier, messier, agressive fighter who just so happens to have one of the best trainers in the game, Brother Nazim; he is going to be the help Mosely needs to get over the Mayweather hill. It's going to be tough fight, but Mosely has a lot of things going for him. His SMART Aggression, output, and power, coupled with Brother Nazim advice (IF MOSELY LISTENS), will allow Mosely to adapt and possibly KO Mayweather in the later rounds.
Cheers my peeps!!!
inactivity could help an old man.......also mosely is a "young" old man and notorious gym rat. He also had an almost full camp for Berto.
Let's also not forget Floyd has been more inactive than Shane....so i don't think being inactive can be an excuse for either guy if they lose.
Yeah I hate that excuse.
In the past 2 years Floyd has boxed 12 rounds against a fat lightweight.
Shane has boxed 44 rounds vs. WW's and JMW's.
Now Id love to see how Floyd gets no credit.
FLOYD......
fresher.......because Mosley is old and inactive.....only thing he has going is nazim and his will...........:no:
Shut up troll.
Money wont fight shane!!!!!!!!!!!
im taking bets.........after accusing him of being a steroid junkie in brian's show...............he will look like a bitch oncemore...............PBF keeps putting himself in this situaations
http://www.boxingscene.com/forums/showthread.php?t=347422&highlight=strugler
inactivity could help an old man.......also mosely is a "young" old man and notorious gym rat. He also had an almost full camp for Berto.
Let's also not forget Floyd has been more inactive than Shane....so i don't think being inactive can be an excuse for either guy if they lose.
Good points. Plus, first real welter Floyd has fought in four years. Best welter he's ever fought. Strongest welter. Craftiest. On and on.
FLOYD......
fresher.......because Mosley is old and inactive.....only thing he has going is nazim and his will...........:no:
inactivity could help an old man.......also mosely is a "young" old man and notorious gym rat. He also had an almost full camp for Berto.
Let's also not forget Floyd has been more inactive than Shane....so i don't think being inactive can be an excuse for either guy if they lose.
Who am I picking?
I see Floyd starting off with a jab to the body an head over and over because Shanes weakness is a goodjab and hes not skilled enouh to time them. Dont believe me watch the Cotto fight. Cottos jab owned Mosley and kept him at bay and uncomfortable. Floyd does not lead with his jab alot but against Shane as WE ALL KNOW Shane struggles with jabs and Mayweather has a good one.
I see Shane getting hit with that jab to the stomach and getting circled Constantly by Floyd who will not stop moving in this fight. Floyd has the footspeed to dart in and out on Shane and get off punches. I see shane having to sell out to get again and thats when I see him him tryng to bull rush Floyd on the insde during the clinches alot.
Mayweather Like I said will make himself a damn near immpossible target to hit by his constant circling and movement. After a few arounds Floyds lead right will start to connect and along with a jab that is the punch that Shane has no defense for. I tink the handspeed edge goes to Mayweather IMO. Shane is fast but I believe in the Cotto fight...Cotto was as fast or faster.
Mayweather will be circling, pot shotting darting in and out and using the shoulder roll which basically gives righties a slim chance to land anything big. Shane will have his moments but they will be few and far between I see him throwing and the crowd cheering but they wont be landing effectively. Shane is a very wide puncher when he wants to be and after he realizes hes down on the cards hell look for ONE shot and then my friends thats where this fight wil get UGLY for Shane, because Floyd will tag his ass non stop and might even drop Shane a few times. No not because of power but because Floyds accuracy, speed, shanes aggresiveness, his wild swinging and the fact that he punches with his eye close. The punches that hurt are the ones you dont see and they can pout you on your ass.
Shane has a real dislike for Floyd but he respects him. In the ring I think Shane will be looking for that ONE punch that never happens as Floyd turns his face to a pinata.
Mayweather UD or late corner or ref stoppage. (Too many punches wil land Flush on Shane)